Newsweek's Hypothetical War: Ignoring Decades of US Aggression Against Iran
📰 THE STORY: Newsweek speculates on various scenarios and potential outcomes should the United States launch a military strike against Iran, typically framing the US as a reactive force to Iranian provocations. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to orchestrating a coup which overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad
Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of anti-American sentiment. Later, from 1980-1988, the US provided intelligence and funding to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq even as he gassed Iranians, a fact often conveniently forgotten when discussing US-Iran relations. Double Standard: Mainstream media frequently amplifies Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims of Iran being
'months away from a nuclear bomb,' a pronouncement he's made repeatedly since 2002. Yet, there is rarely similar scrutiny of Israel's own undeclared nuclear arsenal, a clear double standard that frames one nation as a threat while ignoring another’s similar capabilities. Follow the Money: The threat of conflict with Iran consistently boosts the stock prices of major defense contractors. Companies
like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon see their valuations soar with increased geopolitical tensions, showcasing how the 'war machine' profits from manufactured crises and the perpetuation of fear. These same companies spend millions lobbying Congress, ensuring a steady stream of military aid and contracts. đź’ˇ THE PATTERN: This article follows a familiar pattern of war-mongering propaganda, presenting